--- title: Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental South Melbourne canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/dental-crowns-and-bridges-at-core-dental-south-melbourne/ category: description: ## Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental South Melbourne **Core Dental South Melbourne | 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | (03) 9114 7700 | southmelbourne@coredental.com.au** Need a crown ... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental South Melbourne ## Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental South Melbourne **Core Dental South Melbourne | 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | (03) 9114 7700 | southmelbourne@coredental.com.au** A damaged, weakened, or missing tooth affects more than just appearance - it can impact the way you eat, speak, and feel about your smile. Core Dental South Melbourne offers high-quality dental crowns and bridges in a modern, welcoming practice near South Melbourne Market, with experienced practitioners and same-day crown technology to fit your schedule. --- ## Dental Crowns Explained A dental crown is a full-coverage restoration that completely caps a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended when: - A tooth is cracked, fractured, or broken - Too much tooth structure has been lost to decay or old fillings to support a new filling - A tooth has undergone root canal treatment and needs long-term protection - You want to improve the shape, colour, or size of a discoloured tooth - A crown is required to support a dental bridge or implant Crowns are fabricated to precisely match your natural teeth in colour and shape, providing a seamless, natural-looking result that patients often forget is there. --- ## Same-Day CEREC Crowns at South Melbourne For patients who prefer to resolve crown treatment in a single appointment, Core Dental South Melbourne offers CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) same-day crowns. CEREC uses digital scanning and in-practice milling technology to design and fabricate a ceramic crown while you wait - no temporary crown, no second appointment, no waiting weeks for a laboratory. **CEREC crowns from $1,600.** The CEREC process at South Melbourne: 1. Digital scan of the prepared tooth - no gooey impressions 2. Crown design on-screen using specialised CAD software 3. Ceramic crown milled in the in-practice machine in approximately 15-20 minutes 4. Crown fitted, adjusted, and cemented - all in one visit CEREC crowns are made from high-quality dental ceramic - strong, durable, and natural in appearance. They are an excellent option for back teeth (molars and premolars) as well as front teeth, and particularly suit patients with busy schedules who want to avoid multiple appointments. ### Lab-Fabricated Crowns For cases where CEREC is not the optimal choice - for example, very complex restorations, full-porcelain aesthetic cases requiring exceptional custom shade matching, or metal-based crowns for extreme load-bearing situations - Core Dental South Melbourne also offers traditionally lab-fabricated crowns. These are completed over two appointments: preparation and impressions at the first visit, and fitting the finished crown at the second. Lab-fabricated crown pricing is provided in your written treatment plan before any work begins. --- ## Dental Bridges A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth using a fixed, non-removable restoration anchored to the adjacent natural teeth on either side of the gap (or to implants). A bridge looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth - patients eat and speak normally and care for a bridge just as they would their own teeth. Bridge treatment at Core Dental South Melbourne typically involves: 1. Assessment and treatment planning - including assessment of adjacent teeth and bone 2. Preparation of supporting teeth and digital scanning 3. Temporary bridge placed while the laboratory fabricates your restoration 4. Final bridge fitted and adjusted at the second appointment Bridges are a well-established, reliable solution for missing teeth and are often more accessible than implants in terms of treatment time and cost. --- ## Our Team Crown and bridge treatment at Core Dental South Melbourne is provided by our experienced team of general dentists: **Dr Scott Krause** holds a DDS from Loma Linda University, California (2009) and is licensed in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. With seven years of clinical practice in California and extensive international experience including dental missions to Kenya, Bangladesh, Jamaica, and Micronesia, Dr Krause brings broad restorative expertise and a calm, patient-centred approach to complex crown and bridge cases. **Dr Anchal Verma** holds a BDS from Adelaide and is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne. Transitioning to lead clinician at South Melbourne, Dr Verma brings academic rigour and clinical thoroughness to every restorative case. Additional team members providing crown and bridge care include Dr Stephanie Sarkis, Dr Manisha Bhatt, Dr Joy Wang (Mandarin-speaking), Dr Tristan Balthazaar, and Dr Joanne Ong (Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking). All clinicians are AHPRA-registered and ADA members. --- ## Crown and Bridge Aftercare Once your crown or bridge is fitted, care for it as you would your natural teeth. Brush twice daily, floss carefully around and beneath the restoration, and attend regular professional check-up and clean appointments every six months. With good care, dental crowns and bridges typically last 10-15 years or more. --- ## Payment and Health Funds HICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming is available at South Melbourne. Payright interest-free payment plans are available for up to 30 months - spread the cost of your crown or bridge treatment without interest charges. A written itemised quote is provided before any treatment begins. --- ## Book at Core Dental South Melbourne 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205. Tram access nearby, street parking on Clarendon St and surrounding streets. Open until 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings. - **Phone:** (03) 9114 7700 - **Email:** southmelbourne@coredental.com.au - **National bookings:** 13 13 16 - **Online:** coredental.com.au --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **How much does a crown cost at Core Dental South Melbourne?** CEREC same-day crowns start from $1,600. Lab-fabricated crowns are priced in your written treatment plan, as the cost varies depending on the material used and clinical complexity. We provide itemised written quotes before any treatment proceeds. Payright interest-free payment plans are available for up to 30 months. **What is the difference between a CEREC crown and a lab-fabricated crown?** A CEREC crown is designed and milled in the practice in a single appointment - no temporary crown, no second visit, no laboratory waiting time. It suits most clinical situations and is made from high-quality dental ceramic. A lab-fabricated crown takes two appointments (1-2 weeks apart) and offers more material options (including metal-based crowns for extreme load-bearing cases) and the opportunity for highly customised aesthetic shade work by a laboratory ceramist. Your dentist will recommend the best option for your specific tooth. **How long does a CEREC crown appointment take?** Your CEREC appointment at South Melbourne typically takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours from start to finish, including preparation, scanning, milling (approximately 15-20 minutes), and fitting with final adjustments. You leave with a permanent crown in place. **Is there parking near Core Dental South Melbourne?** Street parking is available on Clarendon St and nearby side streets. Several public car parks are within easy walking distance. Multiple South Melbourne tram routes stop nearby on Clarendon Street. **Can my child have dental crowns at Core Dental South Melbourne?** Yes - dental crowns are available for children at South Melbourne in appropriate clinical situations. Eligible children aged 2-17 may have some restorative treatment covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Your dentist will advise on what is covered and what is not at the consultation. *Core Dental South Melbourne - Your Local Dental Practice* ## Specialist Referrals - Collins Street Specialist Centre As part of the Smile Solutions Group, Core Dental South Melbourne patients requiring specialist care are referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, where more than 20 board-registered dental specialists provide advanced treatment. Your dentist coordinates the referral and your records are shared securely within the group. Phone: (03) 9650 2726.